Can I only buy it in season?
It is listed as Main harvest Apr–Jul. It is a year-round fruit, but volume and price can change with the season and variety. The calendar does not guarantee that it is on sale on any given day.
Pineapple
Pineapple · สับปะรด
If you want something sweet and tangy on a hot day, try pineapple. You can cut the yellow flesh and eat it piece by piece, or drink it as juice. Thailand has pineapple that differs in crunch and sweetness by variety and growing region. Instead of buying a whole fruit, a prepared bag is an easy way to eat it.
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When is the best time to eat it?
Main harvest Apr–Jul
Listed as available year-round
Trat Si Thong pineapple: harvest listed as year-round
Use the main harvest period, or the harvest window for a regional fruit, as a guide. Actual availability can change with growing region, variety and weather.
What does it taste like?
You taste sweetness and tartness together, and how firm the flesh is differs by variety. If seasoning is served on the side, taste the fruit first and then add a little.
Why this fruit is known in Thailand
It is grown in many parts of Thailand, and there are regional fruits introduced as GI, such as Si Thong pineapple of Trat. It is familiar as whole fruit, prepared fruit and a drink.
Buying basics
- Thai name
- สับปะรด
- Harvest period
- Main harvest Apr–Jul
- Regional fruit
- Trat Si Thong pineapple: harvest listed as year-round
- How to buy
- First look at whether the price is per kilogram of whole fruit, per piece or per bag of cut pieces. The cost of preparing it and the amount you eat differ.
How to prepare and eat it
- Remove the rind and the tough parts of whole fruit before you eat it.
- Cut it into bite-size pieces to share, or pick a prepared bag.
- If seasoning comes with it, add a little at a time and eat it the way you like.
Price reference
Bangkok retail prices · October 14, 2026
These are prices by variety and grade surveyed by Thailand's Department of Internal Trade. They do not apply to every street vendor.
| Fruit and variety | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple · Sriracha (ศรีราชา), grade 2 | 30–32 baht | 1 kg |
Keep the price of a bag or tray of cut fruit separate from the per-kilogram price of whole fruit. In this survey, bananas are priced per bunch.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare a per-kilogram price with a price per pack?
First look at whether the price is per kilogram of whole fruit, per piece or per bag of cut pieces. The cost of preparing it and the amount you eat differ.
Keep exploring
Official sources and references
If you want to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are a good place to start. Ingredients and recipes can vary from one restaurant to the next.
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